Your early years news, features and guides round up: 27th July – 9th August 2019

Take a look here at some of the news & updates surrounding the sector that have caught our eye these past couple of weeks…

Bringing a fresh perspective to Early Childhood Education and Care – Seminar

You’ve only got just over one week to book your Early Bird tickets for our seminar on the 17th September in the Angel Hotel, Cardiff.

This event will be led by Aldo Fortunati & Barbara Pagni, who will be talking about their philosophy – the San Miniato approach.

Inspired by Malaguzzi of Reggio fame, the San Miniato approach to early childhood education recognises the child as the protagonist – the leading character – in the processes of growing, learning and developing relationships, not only from the child’s viewpoint but for the benefit of their parents, family members, and their wider communities.

Exclusive rates are available to Early Years Wales members and your ticket price includes participation in the full itinerary of the day for 2 x attendees and a copy of ONE of Aldo Fortunati’s books.

Join as an individual member for just £20 a year and as well as having access to our specialist support and guidance, you will be able to take advantage of exclusive discounts on event tickets, training and our publications.

Early Years Wales Members Forum – Buckley

Please join us at The Westwood Early Years Centre in Buckley on Wednesday 25th September for an Early Years Wales catch-up and discussion evening which includes updates on Additional Learning Needs (ALN), the new Curriculum for Wales 2022, Quality for All (QfA), the Welsh Language, smalltalk… plus any other news from the childcare sector.

Welsh Government Food and Nutrition for Childcare Settings, Best Practice Guidance – survey

Calling all childcare settings across Wales…

Please complete this short survey that aims to collect information on the recently launched Welsh Government Food and Nutrition for Childcare Settings, Best Practice Guidance.

This survey has been designed to determine whether or not childcare settings across Wales are aware of this guidance and how it has influenced their food and drink provision for children in their care.

NOTE: if you are a member of more than one umbrella organisation, you only need to complete this once.

Cwlwm

‘Cwlwm’ is made up of five organisations with Mudiad Meithrin as the lead organisation. ‘Cwlwm’ organisations are Early Years Wales, Clybiau Plant Cymru Kids’ Clubs, Mudiad Meithrin, National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA Cymru) and PACEY Cymru.

Aim: ‘Cwlwm’ will support the Welsh Government to ensure that families across Wales can access affordable, quality childcare providing innovative solutions to create flexible childcare and play opportunities to meet the needs of parents and their families.

The Cwlwm July newsletter is now live!

Want useful and up-to-date information for the early years, childcare and play sector? If so, click here.

National Centre for Learning Welsh

National Centre for Learning Welsh is responsible for all aspects of the Learn Welsh sector – from curriculum and course development to resources for tutors, research, marketing and e-learning.

Putting its learners first is the Centre’s key priority and the following brand values are at the heart of all its activities.

Children (Abolition of Defence of Reasonable Punishment) (Wales) Bill

The Children, Young People and Education Committee for the National Assembly for Wales has recently published its Children (Abolition of Defence of Reasonable Punishment) (Wales) Bill Committee Stage 1 Report.

The purpose of the Bill is to abolish the common law defence of reasonable punishment so it is no longer available in Wales to parents or those acting in loco parentis as a defence to assault or battery against a child.

How can easyfundraising help my setting?

It’s simple – once you register your setting as a good cause with easyfundraising, you can earn cashback when anyone connected to your setting (parents, staff members etc.) shops online with thousands of retailers like The Book People, Clarks, M&S, The Entertainer, Argos, Amazon & eBay.

It’s free to register and use and over 2,000 settings just like yours are already raising money with easyfundraising, so don’t miss out!

WCVA – The Welsh Charity Awards

WCVA have recently launched The Welsh Charity Awards in recognition and celebration of the fantastic contribution charities, community groups, not-for-profits and volunteers make to Wales.

So if you know an organisation or individual that deserves to be celebrated, what are you waiting for?

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